Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

mellowscout32 said:Hey! I guess I’ll jump into this thread too... I've been dealing with hemorrhoids for about a year or maybe eighteen months now, and honestly, I have no clue if they're internal or external :-S Most of the time, the itching is what kills me! It is absolutely maddening; sometimes I feel like I'm going to lose my mind from the irritation... I tried using some topical creams, but nothing worked, and then I tried Herbo rectal, but that didn't help either... there hasn't been any bleeding yet... anyway, my bowel movements are pretty irregular... I don't know how to stop things from getting worse. I try to eat plenty of fiber, cut out sweets, and avoid spicy food... I even take a spoonful of olive oil every single morning, but nothing seems to work...

Maybe try N/A ointment; it worked incredibly well for me!

I have to agree, Hädensa ointment works wonders for hemorrhoids. You can usually pick it up for about $4 somewhere

Benjamin Parker7 said:Horse chestnut is actually great for issues like hemorrhoids...

I don't think horse chestnut has a direct link to hemorrhoids themselves—it's more about helping those "crazy" capillary walls. Since you almost always see horse chestnut extract in vein creams and gels, any of them should work. If you pair it with another ointment that actually does the job (and honestly, everyone reacts differently—for me, nothing from Hädensa worked at all, but I swear by Proctolyn), it helps strengthen those swollen capillaries. It makes them much tougher so they don't burst nearly as easily! Just keep in mind, though—you really have to use it consistently for years to see the real benefit.

Hey everyone. Dealing with some similar issues as the rest of you. A few days ago, while wiping, I felt this sharp pain, and now there’s bright red blood on the toilet paper and in the bowl. For the last couple of years, I’ve had this little lump right at the entrance, and I’d see blood whenever things were hard. My guess? Something finally popped, which explains the bleeding. Feels like a hemorrhoid might have flared up since it's stinging down there. Also, whatever I eat, I’m running to the bathroom within two days—not diarrhea, just frequent, and nothing hard either. Any thoughts? :S

What should I do when hemorrhoids are hurting so bad I can barely stand or sit, especially since that Dolocaine gel my doctor prescribed isn't doing a thing?

Thankfully, I’m not dealing with any pain, but the itching? It is absolutely maddening. It’s enough to drive a person up the wall.
Is anyone else experiencing this constant itch, or is it just me? Also, has anyone here actually tried Pilex?

Casey Rogers47 said:What should I do when hemorrhoids are so painful that sitting or standing is nearly impossible, and the Dolokain gel my GP prescribed isn't doing anything?

It’s probably time to see a specialist—a proctologist.
They'll be far more helpful than a general practitioner.

Rachel Garcia said:You probably need to see a specialist—specifically a proctologist.
They’ll be way more helpful than just your regular family doctor.

My proctologist actually prescribed some medicated ointment, chamomile baths, a high-fiber diet, and plenty of exercise. After that, I moved on to calendula cream and then some Neos Nitro. I was also taking Pilex alongside everything else, which actually stopped the bleeding for a little while.
The thing is, about three months later, the occasional bleeding during bowel movements started back up again. Based on my last exam, he doesn't think there's an issue with my second-degree hemorrhoids and suggested I stick with the medicated ointment.
However, he thinks I should see a gastroenterologist just to rule out any inflammatory bowel disease.
The wait times for a gastroenterologist are brutal. By the time I finally get an appointment, they'll likely just recommend a colonoscopy and call it a day.
The whole process is going to take several months.
In the meantime, my primary care doctor prescribed Dolocaine gel because sometimes the pain after using the bathroom lasts for hours, but honestly, that gel hasn't done a thing for me.

Casey Rogers47 said:Getting an appointment with a gastroenterologist takes forever. By the time you actually see one, they’ll probably just order a colonoscopy and call it a day.
The whole process drags on for months.
My GP prescribed some Lidocaine gel because the pain after bowel movements can last for hours, but honestly, the stuff does nothing.

Waiting is the worst part. 😠 Now I'm stuck waiting for tests. The mental toll of this waiting game is what really gets to me. God, I’d take any diagnosis—as long as it isn't bad news—just to stop the uncertainty.
Private care is an option, but it’s expensive.

When my hemorrhoids flare up, I don't get that level of pain. Using Anacin helps. Mine are external, no bleeding. Not much advice to offer, just hang in there. 👍

Thanks.
I'm hanging in there.
Some days I'm just sitting around, other days I'm walking, and honestly, some days I have absolutely no clue what to do with myself.
It feels like that Azithromycin I took for my sinus infection really did a number on me—the diarrhea it caused seems to have messed things up enough that I'm seeing blood in my stool again.
Does anyone know if getting a pain injection actually helps when hemorrhoid pain gets this intense?

Casey Rogers47 said:Thank you.
I am holding steady.
A bit of sitting, a bit of walking. A bit of uncertainty about where I'm headed.
I suspect my course of Azithromycin, prescribed for a sinus infection, may have backfired. The resulting diarrhea seems to have triggered a recurrence of blood in my stool.
Does anyone know if an injection helps with severe hemorrhoid pain?

I read that while Azithromycin rarely causes side effects, one might still encounter diarrhea, bloating, or nausea.
I would suggest seeing a specialist at a private clinic instead; you might find it provides more peace of mind.

Personally, no antibiotic—regardless of potency—has ever triggered diarrhea for me, even after taking two doses of Cephalexin a few days ago.

As for injections, I can't say for certain, though they might be an option. You should probably consult your primary care physician. 🙂

I ended up seeing my doctor because the pain was just too much—I couldn't even sit down properly, let alone walk without discomfort. I told her I’d take just about anything that could provide some fast relief for these hemorrhoids, so she prescribed this gel, but honestly, it hasn't done a thing for me.
Maybe I'm just not using enough? Perhaps I need to apply a much thicker layer or even use an applicator to get it deeper inside rather than just using a basic ointment.
I know that heavy-duty injections like Anacin work wonders when people are dealing with the unbearable agony of kidney stones, so I'm just looking for something that actually hits the spot.

I have a question as well!
My boyfriend is dealing with some pretty significant hemorrhoid issues. He was actually hospitalized for a bit and had to take several months off work while on medication. During that whole time, any kind of sexual activity was strictly off the table due to the pain. (Just for context, I am his girlfriend.)

What I’m wondering is whether it’s realistic for a doctor to finish a final checkup and tell him that he’s done with his medical treatment—meaning things should stay stable for a while as long as he sticks to a healthy diet and lifestyle—but then still forbid any sexual activity for another three weeks. To be honest, that feels like a lot to me.

I understand that you can't do anything when you're in pain, but what is the actual purpose of those extra three weeks of abstinence if the pain is gone and the medication is finished?

stormypanther55 said:Basically, you use the cream on the outside, and if you're using an applicator, that's for internal stuff... and those suppositories are strictly for internal use... but yeah, don't overdo it with those because of the corticosteroids... mine finally settled down before my surgery thanks to this new cream from a pharmacy called Hemero Protect... the ingredients are solid... you can use it without taking a break and most importantly, it actually works... so give it a shot!

Hey, thanks a ton for the reply!!
I've tried Hemero Protect and it's a decent cream... I also use Hädensa and honestly, they work great together... when things get really inflamed, I use it along with some Lidocaine gel, and then it's... well, bearable...

Just wanted to ask... once things calm down, do I still have to apply it every single day? Because if I don't, it flares right back up... how do you guys deal with this... do you keep applying it every day after the inflammation goes down, or what...
I feel like the inflammation never actually fully stops... it just stays at a lower intensity..😠

I see there are plenty of us here fighting this battle😠 so I wanted to ask: how much bleeding can hemorrhoids actually cause? A few days ago, I had a massive bleed that went on for about fifteen minutes straight...😕 before that, the pain was absolutely brutal for a couple of days. It was enough to drive me insane...

Carol Nguyen5 said:...so, I was wondering just how much bleeding can hemorrhoids actually cause?...

Forgive my bluntness here—but when the blood is basically "spraying" and hitting the toilet bowl with every single heartbeat, it’s genuinely terrifying. You start thinking about needing a transfusion or something... Honestly, though, cold water helps constrict those capillaries! Just apply some pressure, wait a bit, and it usually settles down. And if you want to prevent them from bursting in the first place, try using a good ointment with horse chestnut extract—I've found that after a few years of consistent use, they just don't pop anymore.

For anyone using Hädensa: just a heads-up, sometimes symptoms, bleeding, or even ruptures can actually get WORSE because it doesn't always work for everyone. I ended up having to toss mine out after a couple of days because things were getting pretty rough! Still, it's probably best to get a professional opinion from a good pharmacist.

Is HemeroProtect available over the counter at most pharmacies, and what kind of price range should I expect to see? 👍

Also—and please forgive me if this sounds a bit trivial—
how exactly do you apply the cream? Specifically, does it leave any noticeable residue or staining on your underwear? 🙄

[Qimam osjecaj da upala nikada ne prestane skroz..samo je u manjem intenzitetu..😠

Honestly, that’s often how it goes—it's a constant cycle. For me, the inflammation just wouldn't quit over the last year; it would just ebb and flow in intensity, never actually leaving. That's exactly why I finally pulled the trigger on surgery. Well, it's been five weeks since the procedure now, and generally, things are looking up... but I have to admit, for the last two days, I've been feeling some discomfort again. It’s a nagging ache, right in that exact same spot where the hemorrhoidal polyp used to be.
I suspect the tissue hasn't fully healed yet. To make matters worse, I was sick a few days ago and had to take an antibiotic—which, predictably, gave me a bout of diarrhea. That likely just irritated everything while the area is still essentially raw.

If you're looking for relief, you can pick up Hemorrhoid Relief wipes or similar over-the-counter treatments at any CVS or Walgreens.

Thanks for the reply, stormypanther55!
So where did you go for the surgery and what method did they use? Also, how much did it end up costing you?
Paul Hayes45... yeah, creams can definitely leave marks on your underwear. Just use some gauze or pantyliners. Honestly though, I wouldn't suggest liners too often because those chemicals can really mess with your inflammation levels.

Sandra Patel40 said:Thanks for the input, stormypanther55!
I'm curious—where did you have your procedure done, and what specific technique did they use? Also, if you don't mind me asking, what was the total cost...
Paul Hayes45... regarding those cream stains on your underwear... honestly, just use some gauze or even daily liners. Though, if I'm being perfectly candid, I wouldn't suggest the liners too often—they can end up making chemical irritation even worse!!

Using the cream can be a bit of a hassle then, 🙄
where would I find gauze? Is it strictly a pharmacy thing, or can I pick some up at a major retailer like Target or Walmart? 🤷
thanks👍